Who said “Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as…”?

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It's credited to Andrew Jackson, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.”
— Andrew Jackson
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APA

“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” [Quotation attributed to Andrew Jackson]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5163-every-good-citizen-makes-his-countrys-honor-his/

MLA

“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Attributed to Andrew Jackson. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5163-every-good-citizen-makes-his-countrys-honor-his/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Attributed to Andrew Jackson. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5163-every-good-citizen-makes-his-countrys-honor-his/.

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